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Utah Security Deposit Return Letter
$19An itemized security deposit return letter, timed to your state's statutory deadline — this is the single most litigated moment in a tenancy, and missing the deadline or itemization requirement can cost a landlord the right to keep any of the deposit.
Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.
What Utah law requires
- Security deposit cap
- Utah does not limit how much a landlord can charge for a security deposit.Utah Code § 57-17 (Chapter index) · source
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days after move-outUtah Code § 57-17-3(2)-(5); § 57-17-5(1)-(2) · source
- Month-to-month termination notice
- 15 daysUtah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(a)-(b) · source
- Pay-or-quit notice (late rent)
- 3 daysUtah Code § 78B-6-802(1)(c), (5)(d) · source
- Landlord entry notice
- 1 dayUtah Code § 57-22-4(2) · source
- Late fee guidance
- greater of $75 or 10% of monthly rentUtah Code § 57-22-4(5)(a) · source
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Most states penalize a late or non-itemized return — commonly forfeiting the right to withhold any amount, sometimes with additional statutory damages. Deadlines vary by state; this document is timed to yours.
Do I need to itemize every deduction?
Yes, in virtually every state — a vague "cleaning and repairs" line is not sufficient. List each deduction separately with its own amount.
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